Can anyone tell the pros and cons of microstep 1/8 & 1/4 I use the machine to cave 3D wood
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05-21-2017, 02:32 AM #1
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05-21-2017, 02:37 AM #2
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Re: Slow CNC machine
1/8 microstepping should be smoother, with really no cons.
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05-21-2017, 02:49 AM #3
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Re: Slow CNC machine
my machine is much faster set at 1/4 but will i still get a fine finish
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05-21-2017, 01:24 PM #4
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Re: Slow CNC machine
The question, is why is it faster? Does it stall when you use 1/8 microstepping, or are you maxed out on your steps/second?
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05-22-2017, 04:49 PM #5
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Re: Slow CNC machine
No the machine slow an can't get to 140ipm so what i was wounding is about 1/4 will i still be able to hit a .001 step ?
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